Alice Wood, Author at Senator Steve Daines

Daines, Rubio Discuss Need to End Unfair Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions

January 28, 2026

Also Discussed Expanding Venezuelan Petroleum Sales and EU Regulations that Harm Energy Security in Senate Foreign Relations Hearing U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. The two discussed Venezuelan oil sales, the need to end the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions on Central Asia, and regulations from the European Union that hinder U.S. energy exports and harm energy security. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines and Rubio discussed expanding Venezuelan petroleum sales to include byproducts like flexicoke: Daines: Secretary Rubio, as noted from your testimony, there are numerous

Daines Honors Montanans of the Month: The Montana National Guard Family & Military Readiness Group

January 28, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized the Montana National Guard Military & Family Readiness Group as Montanans of the Month for their commitment to supporting and providing resources to soldiers, airmen, and their families. Through his “Montanan of the Month” initiative, each month Daines highlights a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the recipient’s honor into the Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Month” program by calling his office at 202-224-2651 or filling out the submission form on his website HERE. The following is

Daines Calls for Increased Trade Opportunities for Montana Pulse Crop Farmers in India

January 16, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today sent a letter to President Trump urging favorable pulse crop provisions in any future trade agreements between the United States and India. Montana is the top producer of pulse crops in the U.S., and India is the top consumer in the world. “Thank you for your efforts to secure a favorable economic environment for North Dakota and Montana agricultural producers. As trade negotiations progress, we encourage you to push for favorable pulse crop provisions in any agreement the United States signs with the Republic of India… …North Dakota and

Daines, Sheehy Celebrate MSU’s Thrilling FCS National Championship Win

January 16, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy celebrated the 2025 Montana State Bobcats Football team’s Division I FCS Championship win with a resolution commemorating the Bobcats’ successful season. “It was incredible to see the Montana State University Bobcats in Nashville, Tennessee, defeat Illinois State University in an epic overtime victory at the FCS National Championship game. The last time the Cats won the National Championship was in 1984 – the year I graduated from MSU. This amazing win goes to show what can be achieved with preparation and perseverance. From now on, this historic win will be officially commemorated

Daines, Sheehy Introduce Bill Ensuring Clean Water for Northeastern Montana

January 14, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today introduced a bill to reauthorize the Fort Peck Dry Prairie Rural Water System. The bill extends authority for the Bureau of Reclamation to continue constructing essential water infrastructure in the Fort Peck Reservation and in Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Daniels counties from December 2026 to December 2028. “Water infrastructure is especially important for Montana’s tribes and rural communities, and I’m pleased this bill will help provide these areas clean, safe water,” said Daines. “As I work alongside Senator Daines to make life more safe, prosperous, and affordable for all Montanans, it’s

Daines Sends Letter Urging Efforts to Support American Sheep Industry

January 9, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, voicing support for American sheep producers who have been disadvantaged by surging imports into the domestic market. The letter also highlighted a recent petition put forth by American producers to USTR and the U.S. International Trade Commission to initiate an investigation under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 into foreign imports. “We appreciate both your and President Trump’s decisive action to address unfair trading practices against American agricultural producers as well as efforts to enhance market access across the globe. America’s domestic

Daines, Sheehy, Zinke, Downing Urge U.S. Air Force to Address Delayed Aircraft Delivery to Montana Air National Guard

January 8, 2026

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, as well as Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) today sent a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink expressing concern about continued delivery delays in C-130J aircraft to the Montana Air National Guard. “We write to you today to express our concern regarding continued delays in C-130J aircraft deliveries to the Montana Air National Guard and to emphasize the importance of timely receipt. The Montana Air National Guard 120th Airlift Wing currently operates a fleet of 8 C-130Hs, all of which are scheduled to be replaced

DainesCalls on DOJ to Defend 2A Rights, Stand with Lawful Gun Owners

December 19, 2025

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Representative Andrew Clyde (GA-09) in leading a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice urging them to adopt the positions of the drafters of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act provision that eliminated the $200 National Firearms Act (NFA) excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) and “any other weapons” (AOWs) and end its support for the unconstitutional NFA registration regime that remains. “We write to inform the Department of Justice of Congress’s position and intent regarding ongoing litigation challenging the National Firearms Act’s (NFA) registration and

Daines Announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees

December 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced his nomination of four Montana students applying for enrollment to U.S. military academies. “As the son of a U.S. Marine, it is an honor and a privilege to nominate outstanding young Montanans to compete for an appointment to the United States service academies. All of these students demonstrate outstanding leadership, high moral character, and a commitment to excellence. I wish them the best as they seek to serve our country,” said Daines. A congressional nomination is a critical step in the process for Montanans seeking admission to U.S. military academies. Candidates are considered based

Daines Applauds President Trump, HHS for Supporting Nursing Homes in Rural Montana

December 2, 2025

HHS Overturns Biden-Era “One-Size-Fits All” Staffing Mandate U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services repealing a Biden-era rule that disproportionately burdened Montana’s rural nursing homes. “Today’s announcement from HHS is a massive win for Montana’s senior citizens, who deserve access to quality long-term care. Biden’s “one-size-fits-all” staffing mandate undermined access to care for patients in our rural communities and more than a dozen Montana nursing homes closed during his administration. I’m grateful to President Trump and his administration for putting the needs of our senior citizens first and for

Author: Alice Wood